MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program
About This Program
A rural interventional cardiology program offers strong one-on-one teaching with high-volume procedural training in a close-knit setting. Fellows gain hands-on experience with diverse and complex pathology, often managing late-presenting or underserved cases. The setting allows direct mentorship from experienced faculty, fostering rapid skill development, autonomy, and a deep understanding of clinical decision-making.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel James Congello, DO
MercyOne North Iowa Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Monique D Pinheiro, BS
MercyOne North Iowa Med Ctr
Locations
MercyOne North Iowa Med Ctr
Interventional Cardiology Pgm
1000 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.